Top five net-flicks we want

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The Social Network brings Facebook to the big screen. So how might other net hits translate to the multiplex?

Filmed on location in: Nantasket BeachTag line: This time, Metallica aren’t playing The story: When Shawn Fanning helped people to share music, he didn’t think anyone would object. Now Shawn isn’t just running a file-sharing service, he’s running for his life.Starring: Napster as The Worst Thing Ever to Happen to MusicFeaturing: The RIAA as The Other Worst Thing Ever to Happen to MusicTrailer track: “I Can Hear Music” by The Beach BoysHappy ending? If you are a lawyer, yes

Filmed on location in: San FranciscoTag line: I think someone’s following meThe story: It’s 2006, and Evan Williams is launching an exciting new service for people to share their thoughts online.Starring: Ashton Kutcher as Stephen FryAlso starring: Stephen Fry as Ashton KutcherFeaturing: Google as Friendly Uncle GoogleTrailer track: “We Share Our Mother’s Health” by The KnifeHappy ending? Looking good, but there aren’t many characters left

BLOGGER

Filmed on location in: San FranciscoTag line: On the internet, nobody knows you’re a blogThe story: Dear internet, today I found an easy way to publish my innermost thoughts on you. Tomorrow I’m going to find out that my boss read them. The day after that, I’ll blog about that awkward conversation.Starring: Evan Williams as the BlogfatherFeaturing: Google as Rich Uncle GoogleTrailer track: “Dear Diary” by LunaHappy ending? Rich Uncle Google buys Blogger

FRIENDSTER

Filmed on location in: Mountain ViewTag line: I’m sorry. I only love you as a FriendsterThe story: Sometimes it’s not so good to be first to the party. Before MySpace, before Facebook, there was Friendster. Where is it now? Asia – as one of the biggest social networks.Starring: Jonathan Abrams as the man who said no to GoogleFeaturing: Google as Snubbed Uncle GoogleTrailer track: “Freak Like Me” by SugababesHappy ending? Well, there’s a lot of people in Asia…

Filmed on location in: Azeroth, somewhere on a server farmTag line: Guild-y by associationThe story: In 2004, Blizzard Entertainment launches World of Warcraft. Soon, every human being is plugged in to this breakthrough MMORPG, their physical bodies becoming nothing more than a power source for the sentient machines that now rule the Earth.Starring: Michael McConnohie as the rumbling voice of the Lich King, Lord of the Dead, Ruler of the ScourgeFeaturing: Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard, as the Lich King’s less popular bossTrailer track: “Some Kind of Wizard” by Biffy ClyroHappy ending? There are no happy endings, only expansion packs Stream “Sites and sound” at bit.ly/socialist

What net-flicks do YOU want to see? Leave you plot ideas in the comments below!